Colne House

22 Manchester Road, Slaithwaite, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, HD7 5HH

01484844775

Care Type

Residential Care

Inspection date

5 March 2020

Provider

Bridgewood Trust Limited

Beds

8 beds

About Colne House

Colne House is a residential care home in Kirklees, providing accommodation and personal care for people with learning disabilities or autistic spectrum disorder. Further detail on the CQC's most recent findings appears below.

This eight-bed residential home provides accommodation and personal care for people with learning disabilities or autistic spectrum disorder. At inspection, five people were living at the service. The home delivers person-centred support designed to promote meaningful lives with control, choice, and independence for residents.

An open, person-centred culture supports good practice throughout the service. People told inspectors they were happy with the care they received, and relatives were positive about the home's ethos. The registered manager leads by example and is respected by staff, who report high levels of job satisfaction.

Source: CQC inspection report, 27 March 2020

Specialist Care

Learning disabilities

Fees and availability

We have not verified a current weekly fee for this home. Ask for a written quote based on the room and care needed, including any extra charges.

Check current vacancies, the admission assessment and visiting arrangements directly with the home.

Care and inspection details

Checked against the CQC register on 20 September 2026. This is a check of published information, not a visit to the home.

Registered service: Care home service without nursing
Registered capacity: 8 places — this is not a vacancy count
Registration checked: Registered · HD7 5HH

Registered care categories

Learning disabilities.

These describe the registration. The home must assess whether it can meet the individual person's needs and whether a place is available.

CQC ratings in more detail

Overall rating shown by CQC: Good.

Rating report published 27 March 2020. Latest inspection date recorded: 5 March 2020.

Safe: Good
Effective: Good
Caring: Good
Responsive: Good
Well-led: Good

Read Colne House's CQC record and reports.

Contains Care Quality Commission information under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Ratings and registration details can change after the date checked.

5 Questions to Ask on Your Visit

When visiting Colne House, consider asking...

1.What happens if my relative's care needs increase significantly -- will they have to move?
2.How do you handle concerns or complaints from families?
3.What does the monthly fee cover and what will cost extra?
4.How do you keep families informed about their relative's day-to-day wellbeing?
5.What happens if my relative is unhappy here?

5 Things to Look For on Your Visit

When you visit Colne House, look out for...

1.Do staff greet residents by name and stop to chat?
2.Are residents dressed, up and occupied, or sitting alone in front of a TV?
3.Does the home smell fresh and feel clean without being clinical?
4.Do residents look comfortable and at ease, or anxious and withdrawn?
5.Does the manager answer your questions openly or deflect?

Could the NHS fund Colne House's fees?

The average nursing home costs £1,535 per week. That's £79,820 a year. NHS Continuing Healthcare could cover all of it. No means test, no contribution from you.

Find out if the NHS could fund these fees